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Over a billion Android phones left exposed as Google ends security updates for older versions

Over a billion Android phones left exposed as Google ends security updates for older versions2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (626+ words) More than one billion Android smartphones worldwide are now exposed to heightened cybersecurity risks after Google confirmed that devices running Android 12 or older no longer receive security patches, according to Android distribution data cited by Moneycontrol. The move has left…...

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EXCLUSIVE: Committee of Secretaries greenlights D2M broadcasting; panel to address stakeholder concerns

EXCLUSIVE: Committee of Secretaries greenlights D2M broadcasting; panel to address stakeholder concerns2+ hour, 31+ min ago   (665+ words) The government has taken a key step towards rolling out Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting in India, with the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) last week green-flagging the proposal while simultaneously deciding to constitute a committee to address concerns raised by stakeholders, including telecom…...

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storyboard18.com > digital > openai-explores-nvidia-chip-alternatives-as-ai-inference-becomes-key-focus-88706.htm

OpenAI explores Nvidia chip alternatives as AI inference becomes key focus

OpenAI explores Nvidia chip alternatives as AI inference becomes key focus6+ day ago   (637+ words) OpenAI has been exploring alternatives to some of Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips since last year, reflecting concerns over how existing hardware performs on certain inference-heavy workloads, according to a report by Reuters. OpenAI's reassessment comes even as it remains heavily…...

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storyboard18.com > digital > average-global-smartphone-prices-cross-400-as-revenues-hit-record-high-88542.htm

Average global smartphone prices cross $400 as revenues hit record high

Average global smartphone prices cross $400 as revenues hit record high1+ week, 2+ day ago   (400+ words) Smartphones are becoming more expensive worldwide, with the average global selling price crossing the $400 mark for the first time in a single quarter, even as consumer demand remains resilient. In the October'December 2025 quarter, the average price of a smartphone sold…...

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storyboard18.com > digital > apples-latest-ai-deal-could-help-iphones-detect-emotions-from-facial-cues-88531.htm

Apple acquires AI audio startup Q.ai for $2 billion to enable silent speech and context-aware device interaction

Apple acquires AI audio startup Q.ai for $2 billion to enable silent speech and context-aware device interaction1+ week, 2+ day ago   (491+ words) Apple has confirmed the acquisition of Q.ai, an Israeli artificial intelligence startup focused on audio processing and sensing technologies, as the company steps up efforts to make its devices more responsive to how users speak and interact. Apple did not…...

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storyboard18.com > digital > playstation-plus-february-2026-sonys-confirmed-monthly-games-lineup-release-time-and-leaks-88476.htm

PlayStation Plus February 2026: Sony’s confirmed monthly games lineup, release time and leaks

PlayStation Plus February 2026: Sony’s confirmed monthly games lineup, release time and leaks1+ week, 3+ day ago   (190+ words) Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games line-up for February 2026, confirming a diverse slate spanning boxing, survival and aerial combat, according to details shared by the company. Leading the month's offerings is Undisputed, a realistic boxing simulator that…...

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storyboard18.com > digital > apple-sued-over-continuity-camera-as-developer-alleges-copycat-behaviour-and-antitrust-violations-88433.htm

Apple sued over Continuity Camera as developer alleges copycat behaviour and antitrust violations

Apple sued over Continuity Camera as developer alleges copycat behaviour and antitrust violations1+ week, 3+ day ago   (211+ words) Apple is facing a new lawsuit from Reincubate, the developer behind camera apps Camo and Camo Studio, over allegations that the company copied third-party technology when it introduced its Continuity Camera feature, according to a Moneycontrol report. The lawsuit alleges…...

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storyboard18.com > digital > google-rolls-out-new-theft-protection-features-to-make-stolen-android-phones-harder-to-misuse-88380.htm

Google rolls out new theft protection features to make stolen Android phones harder to misuse

Google rolls out new theft protection features to make stolen Android phones harder to misuse1+ week, 4+ day ago   (375+ words) Google has announced a new set of theft protection features for Android devices, saying the updates are designed to make stolen phones significantly less useful to criminals and reduce the risk of financial fraud, identity theft and unauthorised access to…...

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storyboard18.com > how-it-works > whats-new-in-apples-latest-next-gen-airtag-88293.htm

What’s new in Apple’s latest next-gen AirTag?

What’s new in Apple’s latest next-gen AirTag?1+ week, 5+ day ago   (505+ words) Apple on Monday announced the latest version of its AirTag item tracker, introducing a series of hardware upgrades designed to make locating lost belongings faster and easier, without increasing the device's price. The new AirTag features an upgraded Bluetooth chip…...

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storyboard18.com > brand-makers > davos-2026-india-key-to-metas-wearable-and-ai-device-push-says-cto-andrew-bosworth-88106.htm

Davos 2026: India key to Meta’s wearable and AI device push, says CTO Andrew Bosworth

Davos 2026: India key to Meta’s wearable and AI device push, says CTO Andrew Bosworth2+ week, 3+ day ago   (605+ words) India is a hugely important market for Meta's wearable and artificial intelligence device strategy, the company's chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth said in an interaction with Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21. India…...